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Chapel and FirstWords

Chapel is a vital part of community life at Olivet Nazarene University. Through these weekly services, each segment of the college community has the opportunity to join with others for worship, instruction, and encouragement to serve. Notable and world-renown speakers regularly address the Olivet community during chapel. Past speakers have included: former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; Jeff Sheler, contributing editor for U.S. News and World Report; and Mike Singletary, former Chicago Bear and member of the NFL Hall of Fame.

Chapel is held in Chalfant Hall from 9:35-10:20 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. During special emphasis weeks, chapels may extend to other days.

In order to address seating issues, a new rotating chapel schedule was introduced in the spring of 2008 in which three services are offered each week in Chalfant. All students are randomly assigned to two of them. This will serve as a temporary solution until the new chapel is complete. We look forward to the day when we will once again be able to worship as a unified community.

Party with Jesus

Party with Jesus is a student-led praise service conducted every Monday from 9:30-10:30 p.m. Singing, sharing and prayer highlight this worship experience, in which students have a chance to testify, share devotional thoughts and worship Jesus Christ.

Local churches

In addition to attending worship services on campus, Olivet students are encouraged to find a church home in the local community. Several churches, of various denominations, can be found within a short drive, or even walking distance, of the ONU campus.

To find a Church of the Nazarene near Olivet, click here.